Trey Lewis and Damion Lee won't have a chance to play in the Final Four, but the Louisville seniors will have a chance to experience the festivities in Houston and take the court that weekend.

Coach Rick Pitino announced after U of L's 56-53 win over Georgia Tech on senior night that Lewis and Lee have already been selected to be among the 20 seniors to play in the NABC Reese's College All-Star Game on Friday, April 1 - a day before the national semifinals.

Pitino said he called NABC executive director Jim Haney to ask him to consider naming Lewis and Lee to the game right away.

"I told him, 'Not only are they deserving, but they'll be the greatest two kids to represent the NABC,'" Pitino said. "... They get to experience the Final Four, even though it's not on the court."

Lewis and Lee didn't know until Pitino announced it to the crowd at the KFC Yum! Center that they'd already been picked for the game.

"It's amazing. I can go out to Houston now. Of course I wanted to be playing (in the Final Four), but actually being out there and being a part of that is definitely another chance, another game to showcase my talents and ability.

The good news about the all-star game was one of a few gifts and surprises Lewis and Lee received after the game.

Pitino also presented them with senior rings with the Cardinal logo and the phrase, "I'VE GOT YOUR BACK." They are inscribed, "I will always have your back. It's been a privilege to coach you. Love you Coach P."

The Cards also showed a video montage of season highlights set to the tune of "One Shining Moment."